City, Suburb and Countryside in 19th Century Europe

Ref: C2419960

Urban and rural transformation of the city and the surrounding countryside are key to understanding the concept of the ‘modern.’ In this course we will (i) analyse images produced by European artists in response to their new and developing environments and we will (ii) explore how the visual images produced played an important role in shaping our understanding of what the ‘modern’ is. The course will look at images from early Victorian through to late Victorian art, and consider the role of sex, power and class in Victorian England and at the images produced by artists working in France during the period - from Realism through to the work of the female Impressionist artists.
The course will include a visit to a London gallery.

Course aim

To provide an introduction to the key concepts of the 'modern' and how 19th Century European artists responded to their new and developing environments.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

Students need a Level 1 qualification in English to join this course

By the end of the course I should be able to:

visually analyse a visual work of art using key terms

identify key works of visual art and discuss their historical significance

relate artists to the historical, economic and social events for their time

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning

You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)

a notebook and pen

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

Progress to another WEA course

Progress to a course with another provider

Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member

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